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Loading... A Crossworder's Delight (Crossword Mysteries) (edition 2005)by Nero Blanc
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. I loved this book. It has crosswords and chocolate recipes for Christmas. You use the recipes to solve the crossword puzzles; or maybe it's the other way around-use the puzzles to figure out the recipes. The precocious 12-year-old , E. T. Whitman will win your heart. I hope to see him in other books in this series. no reviews | add a review
Belongs to SeriesCrossword Mysteries (book 11)
Nero Blanc's bestselling mystery series continues in a holiday tale featuring Belle Graham, Rosco Polycrates, and dessert recipes with ingredients that are clues to the crossword puzzles The Holiday Decoration Competition is in full swing at Newcastle's historic Paul Revere Inn. As the rivalry heats up, crossword editor Belle Graham unearths an abandoned treasure: a book of dessert recipes written in the form of crosswords handed down from mother to daughter. While Belle is busy deciphering the ingredients for delectable dishes like "Holiday Slay Ride," another mystery is unraveling. A valuable Longfellow poem has been stolen from its place of honor on the wall of the inn's front parlor. Called in to investigate, Belle's PI husband, Rosco Polycrates, discovers he has a new partner in crime. Twelve-year-old E. T. Whitman, a bit of a wordsmith himself, has all sorts of theories about the theft. But the case is far from a piece of cake. And the search for the culprit brings the detecting trio closer to a truth that's been buried for decades. This ebook includes four crossword puzzles that can be downloaded as PDFs, with answers in the back of the book, plus four holiday dessert recipes. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)813.54Literature English (North America) American fiction 20th Century 1945-1999LC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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Belle is the crossword puzzle editor for The Newcastle Evening Crier. She is joining her friends Sara and Martha from the church sewing group in an attempt to win a contest they've lost 4 years in a row. Morgan and Mitchell, twins and owners of the Inn, are constantly at odds over the expensive trappings Mitchell believes lends authenticity to the Inn's name. The original Longfellow poem hangs as a reminder of Newcastle's past.
When that framed historic poem is stolen, Belle's husband Rosco, an ex-cop turned private detective, looks into the matter. More intrigue surfaces when Belle discovers a book of puzzles. The book is filled with delicious recipes, but the ingredients are contained within the puzzles, so that the crosswords must be completed in order to enjoy them. As added nostalgia, the clues involves my favorite era, the 1940s!
A young teenager named E.T. Whitman has a sorry home-life but a love of words and helps Belle and Rosco do some sleuthing. The historic document’s sudden return leads to new discoveries about old crimes, long hidden and forgotten. The solving of the mystery has an added bonus for young Whitman I can't reveal.
A light cozy and holiday atmosphere makes this a nice read for Christmas, or those who wish it was Christmas year-round. Rosco and Belle are a warm and fun couple, and their love for their dogs Kit and Gabby is endearing. Anyone who enjoys a very light cozy mystery with seasonal ambience, and warm likable characters will enjoy this book. The recipes and crosswords are included, but Belle and Rosco, a.k.a. - Cordelia and Steve, have included the answers at the back if you get stuck. An enjoyable read. ( )